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Track Listings
| 1. You Go To My Head (feat Dave Koz) |
| 2. They Can't Take That Away From Me (feat Arturo Sandoval) |
| 3. The Way You Look Tonight |
| 4. It Had to Be You (feat Michael Brecker) |
| 5. That Old Feeling (feat Arturo Sandoval) |
| 6. These Foolish Things (feat Dave Koz) |
| 7. The Very Thought of You |
| 8. Moonglow (feat Arturo Sandoval) |
| 9. I'll Be Seeing You |
| 10. Everytime We Say Goodbye (feat Dave Koz) |
| 11. Nearness of You - Rod Stewart |
| 12. For All We Know |
| 13. We'll Be Together Again |
| 14. That's All |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Rod Stewart's mellowing years have neatly coincided with a commitment to smart ballad choices and a generally warmer musical persona. Rod the Mod liberated at last? Like many a pop singer, Stewart returns here to what's become generally known as the Great American Songbook, that evergreen body of mid-20th century songcraft that continues to inspire singers across oceans and generations. It's said that Stewart has been vocalizing many of these songs in private for years, and given the warm, human scale of most of the performances here, it's not hard to believe. Producer Phil Ramone's spare, unobtrusive arrangements inspire the singer to some of his most subtle and rewarding performances in years. Stewart's slightly weary vocal tack handsomely suggests the smoke, booze, and aching heart that lie at the best of these songs. Such back-to-the-future efforts can often sound like a last career gasp; here, they seem a refreshing breath of fresh air. --Jerry McCulley
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A brave experiment,
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This review is from: It Had To Be You... The Great American Songbook (Audio CD)
It was interesting to read Bob Welch's comments (and great to know that people with his impressive background are truly into music to the extent that they'll even write a review on Amazon. Thanks Bob!) but I'm not sure that he's entirely right. It was a brave experiment for Rod Stewart to tackle these aging standards, and one that has proved successful, both artistically and commercially. I like the album and Rod does these songs much better than, say, Bryan Ferry ("As Time Goes By") or George Michael ("Songs From The Last Century"). However, for those of us who grew up in the 60s and 70s, a great Rod Stewart album would not be one on which he goes back to the 1920s. It would be one on which he uses his undisputed vocal and interpretive skills on excellent contemporary songs, preferably written by the man himself. Similarly, a great new Fleetwood Mac collection would not see the band looking at the Cole Porter songbook - it would feature new, inspired songs by Buckingham, Nicks and Perfect (or even Welch!). Some of us may have passed the age of 50 but that doesn't mean that we want to go back to the songs of an era that had already passed long before we were born! Clive Davis deserves congratulations for taking on Rod and this album, but let's hope that the next one will be a return to the glory of "Every Picture Tells A Story"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sexy and exhilarating,
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This review is from: It Had To Be You... The Great American Songbook (Audio CD)
Rod Stewart makes this album seem like he surrendered to his perfection, expressing a voice that is now primed for smooth and easy. The musicians chosen to play beside Rod make these great songs flawless. This collection is perfect for a party of mixed ages. When first released, I took the c.d. into two separate events and asked for guesses as to the artist. No one guessed Rod Stewart. Six people called me and told me they bought it for themselves AND their parents and grandparents. And everyone is slow-dancing sexy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Take A Second Look,
This review is from: It Had To Be You... The Great American Songbook (Audio CD)
Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of Rod Stewart and was waiting at the door on the morning of 10-22-02 to get my hands on his new CD. However, my initial reaction was less than enthusiastic. But once I played it again I realized my rush to judement was unwarrented. Rod's voice is perfert for these sentimental loves longs. He sings them with style, ease and confidence. Now I wake up in the morning with the melodies and Rod's incredible voice playing in my head. Don't make a snap decision. Listen to this romantic collection with an open mind and a glass of wine. I think it will quickly become one of your favorite CD's for those quiet times when you want to relax and enjoy beautiful songs sung by a great performer.
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